Election for the constituency of Dundee West on 6 May 2010

An election to the 55th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Dundee West, held as part of the general election on 6 May 2010.

Labour hold by Jim McGovern with a majority of 7,278 - 19.6% - on a turnout of 58.9%.

An electorate of 63,013, having a valid vote count of 37,126 and an invalid vote count of 76.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MCGOVERN, Jim Lab 17,994 48.5% 3.9%
BARRIE, James SNP 10,716 28.9% -1.2%
BARNETT, John LD 4,233 11.4% -3.0%
STEWART, Colin Con 3,461 9.3% 1.0%
MCBRIDE, Andy Ind 365 1.0% -
MCFARLANE, Jim TUSC 357 1.0% -

The writ for this election was issued on 12 April 2010.

Result declared at 01:44 on 7 May 2010. Declarations times do not form part of election declarations and should be regarded as indicative rather than official.

Under section 13(b) of the Representation of the People Act 1985, a candidate gaining 5% or less of the vote share will forfeit their deposit.